Youths that complete the introduction to sailing camp qualify to register for the advanced sailing camp that will allow them to further develop their sailing skills and knowledge. In addition to continuing to improving the helming abilities of either an Optimist Pram or Sunfish, camp participants will be introduced to a sloop-rigged sailboats that can accommodate a crew of three- a helmsman and two jib trimmers.

Camp Topics and Activities

Review of Introduction to Sailing Camp Topics

Rigging and de-rigging an Optimist Pram or Sunfish

Skills with lines- knot tying, coiling a line, tossing a line

Capsize recovery and avoidance

Sail trim- principles and practices

Effective use of a Windex

Sailing a course

Sailing all points of sail

Tacking and jibing

Introduction to sailing a sloop-rigged sailboat

Solo sailing

To apply for the Advanced Sailing Camp, download and send the application available on the page listed as Application- Summer 2025 Learning to Sail Camps